Title: Legs falling out
Post by: Mkrause on July 18, 2017, 11:39:29 AM
Post by: Mkrause on July 18, 2017, 11:39:29 AM
I found a 3 wheeler in the trash a few weeks ago and wanted to give it a whirl possibly this weekend. But every time i move the damn thing the front leg falls out and i end up looking like a stooge trying to get the triangle back in and the thing standing upright again. Is there a way you guys came up with to fix this?
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Title: Re: Legs falling out
Post by: Troy on July 18, 2017, 11:43:35 AM
Post by: Troy on July 18, 2017, 11:43:35 AM
I've used aluminum hvac tape with success, as well as teflon plumbers tape. Just enough wrap to make it snug into the socket.
Others have drilled holes and put in screws. I wouldn't mind adding a thumbscrew, ala vintage style - but it's beyond my capability.
The tape works great for me.
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Others have drilled holes and put in screws. I wouldn't mind adding a thumbscrew, ala vintage style - but it's beyond my capability.
The tape works great for me.
http://amzn.to/2vz4SjQ
Title: Re: Legs falling out
Post by: Neil_VT00 on July 18, 2017, 11:43:47 AM
Post by: Neil_VT00 on July 18, 2017, 11:43:47 AM
There are lots of fixes for this one. I personally prefer to use a broomstick/socket wrench/whatever you have in the approximate size of the leg. Insert that into the leg and use it to reshape the leg from the inside.
Some other options:
-Wrap legs with Aluminum HVAC tape
-Wrap legs/shim legs with aluminum foil
-Shim leg sockets by sliding a small nail between the leg and socket
-Drill and add screws to the legs (my least favorite by far)
Good luck!
Some other options:
-Wrap legs with Aluminum HVAC tape
-Wrap legs/shim legs with aluminum foil
-Shim leg sockets by sliding a small nail between the leg and socket
-Drill and add screws to the legs (my least favorite by far)
Good luck!
Title: Re: Legs falling out
Post by: HoosierKettle on July 18, 2017, 12:37:31 PM
Post by: HoosierKettle on July 18, 2017, 12:37:31 PM
Hvac tape is so easy and works. All mine have needed was a single wrap. It doesn't take much
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Title: Re: Legs falling out
Post by: Mkrause on July 18, 2017, 01:42:36 PM
Post by: Mkrause on July 18, 2017, 01:42:36 PM
Thanks guys! I think i have some of the tape laying around... I'll give it a shot.
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Title: Re: Legs falling out
Post by: HoosierKettle on July 18, 2017, 02:48:46 PM
Post by: HoosierKettle on July 18, 2017, 02:48:46 PM
FYI The tape we are talking about is the foil faces tape, not gray duct tape. Gray tape may work but won't hold up to heat I assume.
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Title: Re: Legs falling out
Post by: Mkrause on July 18, 2017, 05:26:44 PM
Post by: Mkrause on July 18, 2017, 05:26:44 PM
Quote from: HoosierKettle on July 18, 2017, 02:48:46 PMLol i figured that. I have some ductwork that was retrofitted into my 100+ year old house whenever furnaces replaced wood burners. Believe me... i am familiar with and have gone through plenty of foil tape.
FYI The tape we are talking about is the foil faces tape, not gray duct tape. Gray tape may work but won't hold up to heat I assume.
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Title: Re: Legs falling out
Post by: charred on July 18, 2017, 06:05:56 PM
Post by: charred on July 18, 2017, 06:05:56 PM
i've done the tape and the broomstick, and the broomstick is the better option in my experience.
Title: Re: Legs falling out
Post by: Kneab on July 18, 2017, 06:10:34 PM
Post by: Kneab on July 18, 2017, 06:10:34 PM
+1 on the broomstick or a socket on an extension works well. Multiple size options for finessing really bad ones.
Title: Re: Legs falling out
Post by: WNC on July 18, 2017, 08:17:34 PM
Post by: WNC on July 18, 2017, 08:17:34 PM
I like the nail trick
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Hardly noticeable
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Hardly noticeable
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Title: Re: Legs falling out
Post by: Rub on July 27, 2017, 06:22:34 AM
Post by: Rub on July 27, 2017, 06:22:34 AM
On the wheel legs you can reverse sides to give them new life in the friction sockets.
Title: Re: Legs falling out
Post by: cwmfour on July 27, 2017, 11:57:40 AM
Post by: cwmfour on July 27, 2017, 11:57:40 AM
+1 on broomhandle method.
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Title: Re: Legs falling out
Post by: LiquidOcelot on July 27, 2017, 03:04:43 PM
Post by: LiquidOcelot on July 27, 2017, 03:04:43 PM
I use soda cans , they are just about perfect to fill any gap that I have had
Title: Re: Legs falling out
Post by: Darko on July 27, 2017, 07:35:47 PM
Post by: Darko on July 27, 2017, 07:35:47 PM
All you need to do, is stick something in the leg to open it up a bit. Use a broomstick. use pliers... use what ever... just expand the top of the leg a bit. It isn't that hard.